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// Epilogue – One Year Later 
// Story: Why Can't We Find Home? 
// by Tyc oon 
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	The sunset glowed pleasantly, lingering just above the horizon of the ocean and casting a faintly tinted reflection across it; the scenic landscape of Equestria was particularly calm this evening, save for the occasional tide on the body of saltwater.

Soarin’ placed my novel down beside where he rested on the bench, smiling sincerely.

“Manehatten Times bestsellers, huh?” He questioned rhetorically, extending a forehoof to lie across my neck. “Congratulations.”

I smiled back, reaching to gently massage one of the stallion’s primary wing feathers in an attempt to be soothingly romantic.

“Don’t think it beats being a Wonderbolt, though.” I added.

The pegasus looked at me, flexing the wing I had just stroked. “I see why you think so, Scatter.”

I chuckled, insufficiently trying to restrain my blush, and failed effortlessly.

“Oh, shut up.”

Soarin' leaned forward as the crack of the sun slid behind the horizon, vanishing. With passionate care, he tilted his head and closed his eyes, finally connecting in a warm, romantic kiss that lasted forever.

"Happy anniversary."